Manufacturing Cost Estimator

~~Key Responsibilities:
• Understand the customer requirements, design intent and timelines.
• Interact with sales, engineering, purchasing, production and customer service to obtain and provide information needed to resolve issues and establish an accurate cost estimate for product.
• Identify processes needed to complete product and determine compatibility to our capabilities.
• Determine the correct material, machines, labor and outside processing required.
• Retrieve historical data and analyzes data for improved efficiencies.
• Generate accurate estimates of time and costs to build component parts and assemblies. Recommend general manufacturing process.
• Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, to aid management in bidding on or determining price of products.
• Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Manage RFQ queue and ensure quotes are returned according to client needs.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products and projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
• Consult with engineering, manufacturing, and vendors, to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Maintain records of estimates projects, analyzing change orders and determining cost differences.
Skills & Experience:
• Minimum 2-3 years working experience as a Cost Estimator
• Must have a strong background in metal fabrication and machining processes (CNC Milling/Turning, Welding, Drilling, Tapping, Vacuum Brazing and EDM Processes).
• Ability to read and understand GDT.
• Proficiency with computers, including CAD and ERP software (SolidWorks, Camworks, etc.).
• Knowledgeable of methods/time studies and ability to calculate run rates. Should understand manufacturing process, material and specifications
• Knowledge of most common plating processes such as anodize, painting, etc.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, ISO 9001 and AS 9100 requirements and processes.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or University; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Preferred Skills:
• Familiarity with material properties of metals such as aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, copper etc.
• Knowledge of different types of hardware such as heli-coils, pins, fasteners, PEM hardware, etc.
• Familiarity with most other manufacturing processes such as grinding, lapping, casting, forging, vacuum brazing etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000 to $80,000.00 /year depending experience
Experience:
• lean manufacturing, ISO 9001 and AS 9100 requirements: 3 years
• Cost Estimating: 3 years (Required)
• background in metal fabrication and machining processes: 3 years
Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred)
Location:
• Paullina, Iowa
Work authorization:
• United States (Required)
Work Location:
• One location
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• PTO
• 401k
• Aflac

This Company Describes Its Culture as:
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
This Job Is:
• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday